The Orange Crush 20RT is an upgraded version of the Orange Crush 20, but the only real difference is the addition of reverb and a tuner. Whether the 20RT is worth the extra $50 is a personal decision, as it depends on how much the user needs those features. For a practice amp, most people might be better off sticking with the Orange Crush 20 and adding reverb and a tuning pedal later if needed.
The Crush 20 Review
The Orange Crush 20 is a compact and portable amplifier that provides uncompromising guitar tone in a small package. Featuring a twin–channel, high–gain preamp design, the Crush 20 is capable of producing a wide range of overdriven and distorted sounds with a huge punch from the custom 8” Voice of the World speaker. The amp also features an aux in for backing tracks, a CabSim–loaded headphone output, and a 3–band EQ section for a variety of tones. The Crush 20 is a great choice for players who are looking for the legendary Orange sound in a practice amp format.
Specifications:
- Type: Solid State
- Number of Channels: 1
- Total Power: 12W
- Speaker Size: 1 x 6″
- EQ: 3-band
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4″
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4″
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 11.42″
- Width: 12.01″
- Depth: 6.88″
- Weight: 10.4 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number: CRUSH12
Its all–analogue signal path and classic Orange styling make it an ideal choice for players looking for the legendary Orange sound in a practice amp format. It can produce a range of sounds from clean to heavy metal distortion and has the punchy low end and vintage highs that Orange is famous for.
Pros:
- + Two footswitchable channels
- + Great tones
- + Versatile gain structure
- + Value for money
- + Easy to use
- + It’s orange!
Cons:
- – No effects
- – Too simple for some players
Orange Crush 20RT Review
The Orange Crush 20 is a great guitar practice amp for players looking for the classic Orange sound in a small and simple package. It features an all–analogue signal path, footswitchable clean and dirty channels, three–band EQ, aux in for playing along to music and a headphone output with cab speaker simulation. The Crush 20RT version also includes on board reverb and a guitar tuner. With its easy–to–understand control panel, this amp makes it easy for even beginners to get the sound they‘re after. We tested it with an SG, Strat, Tele, and a Reverend with P90s and found a warm, clear sound with good presence that works well with different pickup types. The three–band EQ allows for great sound customisation.
The Orange Crush 20 is a solid state guitar amplifier that is designed to replicate the sound of a tube amp. It has two channels, a clean channel and a dirty channel, and provides a range of sounds from country to heavy metal. The clean channel provides natural breakup when the volume is turned up, and the dirty channel provides smooth overdrive, crunch, distortion, and high gain tones. It is suitable for playing at home, but not for gigs as it does not have enough volume. It is fitted with a headphone output, cabinet simulation and an aux in for playing along with tracks.
Orange Crush 20RT Specs and Dimensions
| Power: | 20 Watts |
| Amplifier-type: | Solid State |
| Speaker: | 8″ Voice Of The World |
| Channels: | 2 |
| Controls: | Gain, Overdrive Select Switch, 2xVolume(for clean and dirty channel separately), Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Tuner On/Off |
| Effects: | Reverb |
| Inputs: | 1/4 Instrument Cable, 1/4 Footswitch Jack, 1/8 AUX-Cable (aux in), |
| Outputs: | 1/4 Headphone-output |
| Weight (I measured this): | 15lbs (6.8kg) |
Orange Crush 20RT Features:
The Orange Crush 20RT features separate volumes for both channels, gain to strengthen the signal/add distortion, a 3 band EQ to shape your tone, reverb, a chromatic tuner and a nice looking vintage–styled channel switch. It is a great choice for those looking for an affordable amp with a great range of features. The 3 band EQ may not be the most versatile on this price range, but it is still effective and will offer plenty of shaping options. The reverb allows for a subtle effect to make the sound continue even after you have stopped playing. Finally, the vintage–styled channel switch completes the look of this amp.
Comparison table: Orange Crush 20 vs 20RT
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20RT  |
20  |
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|---|---|---|
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Circuit Type |
Solid State |
Solid State |
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Channels |
2 |
2 |
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Speaker Size |
1 x 8″ |
1 x 8″ |
|
Reverb |
Yes |
No |
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Onboard Tuner |
Yes |
No |
|
EQ |
Three-band |
Three-band |
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Inputs |
1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ |
1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ |
|
Headphones |
1 x 1/4″ |
1 x 1/4″ |
|
Footswitch i/o |
1 x 1/4″ (channel) |
1 x 1/4″ (channel) |
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Height |
12.8″ |
12.8″ |
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Width |
14.67″ |
14.67″ |
|
Depth |
7.75″ |
7.75″ |
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Weight |
15.9 lbs. |
15.8 lbs. |